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SIR MO FARAH SHARES INTIMATE STORIES AND ADVICE FROM HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND CAREER.

Britain’s most successful athlete reveals the principles that drive him and the events of his life that have contributed to his success. Trafficked to the UK as a child, Mo found an escape in his abilities as a runner, but he has not followed an easy path to greatness. Identifying the ten cornerstones of his success, Mo reflects on his achievements and shows what it takes to build the mindset of a champion.

In a sport of fine margins, Mo knows better than anyone the grit and determination required to succeed. And the resilience needed to bounce back from failure. From gold medals to world records, to multiple Olympic, World and European championships, his extraordinary career is the result of years of dedication and discipline, against the backdrop of immense personal struggle.

Packed with insights and revelations from his life and career, in Higher Expectations, Mo coaches readers through what it takes to find motivation, improve performance, and maximise potential, regardless of where you start from.

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Britain's greatest ever athlete. * Roger Black * The finest athlete this nation has ever produced. * The Telegraph * The greatest sportsman Britain has ever had. The greatest distance runner of all time. The ultimate winning machine. * Brendan Foster * [An] inspiration to people across the country. * 10 Downing Street * Whether he's Sir Mo Farah or Hussein Abdi Kahin he's a hero. * David Baddiel *